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Problems with 1999 Ford Escort TIRES

On average, the 1999 Ford Escort starts to “feel” problems with the TIRES and its various aspects after 110 000 miles.

Components Affected by TIRES Issues

We have classified the 13 complaints from 1999 Ford Escort about TIRES into the following categories.

TREAD/BELT 2

Recently reported TIRES problems on 1999 Ford Escort

Firestone 710 tires. less than 20,000 miles, tread is gone, does not handle on ice and snow. tires are sold in minnesota, were it snows a lot. tires rotated once so company will not stand by 65,000 mile warranty. highway miles, no reason for tread to have worn off so soon. please check if tire is defective and if should be sold in areas where it snows quite often. i have almost gone off the road many times this winter, seems like your gliding on air. *tr

1999 escort left front tire blew out. *ts when the tire blew out, the consumer lost control of the vehicle and struck two guardrails. the consumer had minor injuries, but refused treatment. *jb

Blown or cracked head gasket pvc hose hole 62,000 riding on freeway no indication lights car lost power

The tire blew out. *jb

Right front tire was losing air. had tire checked. there were cracks all over it. also, other 3 tires had cracks. size p185/65r14, orginal tires. *ak ms p185/65r14 85s, e4027261, ap7j5k7u949, uniroyal tiger paw. *slc

Both rear tires were flat, the tires had blown through the sides. then the front left tire flattened in the driveway.

The tires were prorated and replaced at my expense. *ak (tiresize: 185/65r15)( dot number: tire size: 185/65r15 )

With wiring i could smell burning and did not know what it was. with tire it was under warranty . had tire replaced, i have receipt. *ak (dot number: 7jjk7u17p9 tiresize: p185/65r14)

Original tires on a ford, escort, 1999, p185/60r15, eagle rsa. consumer took car to wallmart for inspection, and mech noticed tires where splitting. consumer took vehicle to a tire shop, and they said that the tires were separating, like the firestone tires.*ak good year refused to replace the worn out tires. *yh

Tire side wall completely blew (tiresize: w18565r14) (tiresize: w18565r14)( dot number: tire size: w18565r14 )

Two of the original uniroyal tires on the vehicle experienced defects, the consumer has had trouble getting response from manufacturer and is requesting assistance. mjs

Tires wear out excessively. had tires changed & rotated. took vehicle into dealer & nothing was found. *ak

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